Tokyo Shopping Tips by chatterley

see photo for name of shop: Specialty Shop @ Ueno (Japanese Foodstuff)

Our guidebook (we bought this Taiwan-printed book in Taipei when we visited the city in 2007) raved about this shop in Ueno that sells Japanese fioodstuff at competitive prices (cheaper than what you can get at Nakamise). We went there one morning and started buying... and buying (for friends and family at home). It is quite popular with Taiwanese and Hong Kong tourists.

Directions: Ueno

Theme: Food and Drink

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This shopping street is located in front of the Sensoji Temple, just after the Kannon Gate. You'll see many small shops selling souvenirs (key chains, pouches, etc etc), foodstuff, etc.

Personally, for buying foodstuff (to distribute as gifts to friends and family at home), I would prefer to make my purchases at a well-known shop at Ueno (prices are cheaper and there is more variety).

What to pay: For a box of assorted Japanese foodstuff (mochis, pastries etc), expect to pay about 1000-1200 Yen.

Address: Taito-ku

Directions: Tokyo Metro / Toei Subway ASAKUSA

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.asakusa-nakamise.jp/